Manual

the barrel lug away from the receiver hinge pin and separate the barrels
from the receiver. The forearm can be reattached to the barrels for stor-
age.
Do not attempt further disassembly beyond barrel and forearm
removal!!! Further disassembly is not necessary for routine maintenance.
Any damage incurred due to further disassembly is not covered by your
service warranty.
FURTHER DISASSEMBLY BY UNQUALIFIED
PERSONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
FIREARM WHICH COULD RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER.
CLEANING
Merkel firearms require periodic maintenance and will perform more
reliably over a longer period of time if properly cleaned and serviced.
NEVER clean a loaded firearm. Remove ammunition from the cham-
bers before performing any cleaning procedures.
Always wipe the barrels and action with a lightly lubricated cloth to
remove fingerprints, dirt and moisture from the gun after handling. Keep
a light coat of gun oil on polished metal surfaces and moving parts.
Clean inside the barrels periodically to remove fouling and residue
caused by fired ammunition.
If the action seems unusually tight or if you are unable to close the breech
to its locked position, disassemble the firearm and give it a thorough
cleaning. If functional problems continue, call the GSI Service
Department or seek the assistance of a competent and qualified gunsmith.
A light cleaning consists of oiling and wiping down the firearm. This
can be accomplished without removing the barrels from the receiver. A
full detailed cleaning will require disassembly of the barrels and forearm.
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